Paige - Safety by PAIGE LANGFORD https://padlet.com/2020_pelangford/piz15ko1t97x Describes common safety hazards in the office and how to avoid them. en-us 2017-08-17 19:59:39 UTC 2017-08-17 20:18:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Common Hazards in the Office 2020_pelangford https://padlet.com/2020_pelangford/piz15ko1t97x/wish/181523597 Falls, Strains, Exertion, Striking Objects, Caught by Objects, Illness, Stress, Ventilation, Lighting, Noise, Layout, Exits, Fire, Storage, Security, Chemicals, Electrical, Tools, Furniture, Ladders, Monitors, Habits, Carbon Monoxide, Germs, Mold, Radon, Fumes, Other Inhalants, Dizziness, Headaches, Troubled Breathing, Glares, Defective Equipment, Broken Equipment, Improper Installation, Misuse


]]> 2017-08-17 20:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/2020_pelangford/piz15ko1t97x/wish/181523597 Rules of being a Young Worker and how to Prevent Risks on the Job 2020_pelangford https://padlet.com/2020_pelangford/piz15ko1t97x/wish/181523679
  • If you are injured on the job, your employer must pay for your medical care.
  • In the United States, one teenager gets injured on the job every 9 minutes.
  • About 50% of 10th graders and 75% of 12th graders have jobs.
  • Find out about chemicals at work by checking labels, reading MSDSs, (Material Safety Data Sheets), getting training, and asking questions.
  • The law says your employer is responsible for providing you with a safe and healthy workplace.
  • The law sets limits on how late you can work on a school night if you are under 16.

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  • Items you use often should be placed near you, and items that you don’t use often should be placed farther away to avoid a cluttered work space.
  • Adjust your chair appropriately to support your lower back and so that you may comfortably type.
  • Strike the keys on a keyboard softly.
  •  A monitor screen that’s too high or low can cause stress on your neck and shoulders, so make sure to adjust accordingly.

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  • To protect sensitive personal information, make sure you’re at the correct site. For example, at your bank’s website, not a fake.
  • If you encounter scams, offensive material, content that exploits minors, threatening behavior, or theft of your account, report it.

    • ]]>     2017-08-17 20:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/2020_pelangford/piz15ko1t97x/wish/181524639     Staying Safe on the Web 2020_pelangford https://padlet.com/2020_pelangford/piz15ko1t97x/wish/181524819
  • If you use your computer on public Wi-Fi or unsecured wireless networks without adequate safeguards, hackers and identity thieves may be able to eavesdrop on your web activity.
  • Don’t give an app access to data when it doesn’t make sense. For example, a calculator app doesn’t need access to your contacts or location.

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